A Jewish Billionaire's Advice on Money and Life

In this episode, you’ll hear how Dovid Lichtenstein went from selling encyclopedias door to door to owning billions in real estate, and why he tore up a food stamp application instead of playing it safe. Want to build wealth and keep your soul intact? Let’s get into it. (And yes, he actually paid off a 100 million dollar personal debt. With one check.) Watch more of Dovid's Jewish wisdom on Off The Page's pages! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareoffthepage/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@weareoffthepage ✬ SPONSORS OF EPISODE 98 ✬ ► BITBEAN – Got big ideas but clunky systems holding you back? BitBean is the go-to team for custom software that actually works for your business. Whether you're in healthcare, finance, or retail, they’ve built powerful platforms that scale smart. Dive into real case studies and connect with their expert team here: https://bitbean.link/4edg53 ► TWILLORY – Premium men's wear that works hard and looks even better. Use promo code CHAI20 at https://Twillory.com/KosherMoney for 20% off your first order. ► MIAMI LAKES – Looking to relocate to Florida without sacrificing space or community? Discover Miami Lakes, a hidden gem with a warm Orthodox Jewish community. Call Berel Follman at 631-485-4482 or check it out on Zillow. Great homes. Great people. A bright future be"H! ► COLEL CHABAD – Our brothers and sisters in Israel need us more than ever. Every dollar makes a difference at https://colelchabad.org/koshermoney/ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 01:10 Who Is Dovid Lichtenstein? 03:50 A Lesson in Valuing Money 04:48 Dovid’s Upbringing and Family Background 06:15 Life Right After Marriage 07:34 Everyone Needs to Write Their Own Story 08:13 Getting His First Job 09:22 Don’t Let Fear Rule You 11:44 Entering Real Estate 15:15 Everyone Was Brought Here for a Mission 16:04 BitBean, the AI Masters 17:18 High-Quality Clothes from Twillory 18:18 Looking Back at Life Before Work 19:37 Making Waves in the Business World 21:14 Leaning Into Fame and Fortune 24:20 You Are Not Your Money 24:54 Following the Trends of the World 25:40 Accumulating and Getting Past Credit Card Debt 26:45 The Decision to Leave Lakewood 28:20 The Power of Curiosity 31:27 Looking Back at Past Mistakes 34:03 Having the Confidence to Take Risks 38:42 Losing 100 Million Dollars 41:34 Getting Back Up After Crashing Down 42:45 Beautiful Homes for Sale in Miami Lakes, Florida 44:15 Colel Chabad Feeding Thousands of Families 45:22 The AI Revolution 46:06 Building His Company Back Up 46:50 Jumping on Different Investing Projects 48:45 Learning to Be Happy with What You Have 49:52 Realizing It’s Not All About Honor and Glory 52:06 Why Does Dovid Continue to Work? 56:01 Is AI Messianic? 56:39 Learning to Say I Don’t Know 57:42 Effort vs. G‑d Providing for You 1:01:44 Make Your Own Luck 1:03:48 Keeping His Family Grounded in Reality 1:05:55 Dovid’s Family Members’ Various Businesses 1:07:07 The Different Levels of Giving to Charity 1:10:37 Learning from Rabbi Y.Y. Jacobson 1:11:30 What Is Off the Page? 1:14:50 We Need to Be Louder and Kinder in Our Judaism 1:16:24 Outro • GET LIFE INSURANCE! ⟶ Project 120's site: https://www.theproject120.com/ • GET A WILL! ⟶ https://youtu.be/bHdpPuvKGVM ✬ Support the show! Help us create more episodes like this: https://www.livinglchaim.com/donate 💬 Need financial clarity? Visit LivingSmarterJewish.org for free resources. 📲 Follow Kosher Money for bonus clips & behind the scenes: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@koshermoneypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/koshermoneypod 📞 Call-In-To-Listen Hotline: USA: 605-477-2100 | UK: 0333-366-0154 | Israel: 079-579-5088 📤 WhatsApp feedback: 1-914-222-5513 ⚠️ Reminder: This episode or description is not financial advice. Always do your own research. #finance #money #investing #financialfreedom #jewish #judaism #torah #JewishFinance #KosherMoney #LivingLchaim #WeAreOffThePage #DovidLichtenstein #wisdom #torah #Forbes #podcast